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Food exports are set to grow post pandemic
International trade could hold significant opportunities for food producers and processors.
Pandemic drives healthy eating plant-based snacks trend
People have been snacking more, but also become more health conscious, resulting in a boost to plant-based products.
DKSH unveils new customer portal for sourcing speciality ingredients
DKSH, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, continues its digital journey to provide advanced sourcing solutions and cutting-edge formulation support.
UK wine exports pour into overseas markets
WineGB has revealed that global sales of English wine more than doubled between 2018 and 2019.
Food-to-go employees lack tools to tackle food waste
A new report from food app Too Good To Go has found that nine out of ten employees are negatively impacted by how much food their business wastes.
UK drinks manufacturer invests in new canning facility
Clearly Drinks has announced plans to invest in a new canning facility at its north east headquarters.
New voluntary calorie guidelines to help industry tackle obesity
The UK food industry is being encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024.
Calorific ambition
The food industry has responded to calls to reduce salt and sugar across food categories and will undoubtedly embrace the targets.
Untapped export potential is key for industry recovery, state Santander UK and FDF
A new report shows that despite confidence falling to record lows across the food and drink industry in 2020 Q2, untapped overseas export markets remain a golden opportunity for recovery and growth for businesses across the sector.
Intertek and Roquette announce launch of new shared audit programme for food industry
The shared audit programme allows multiple food companies to evaluate the same supplier simultaneously through a single third-party audit while maintaining the same level of quality and safety.
Shoppers look to support local businesses as greater understanding of food provenance grows
According to research commissioned by Moat Farm and Weetabix, UK shoppers estimate that just 28% of their shopping basket is made up of local produce, but consumer habits are changing.
Gulfood Manufacturing schedules new dates
The 2020 edition of Gulfood Manufacturing has been rescheduled and the next edition will be held from 7-9 November 2021.
BNF Healthy Eating Week registrations exceed 5,000
4,019 schools and nurseries, and 1,086 workplaces, colleges and universities are set to take part in the British Nutrition Foundation’s (BNF) Healthy Eating Week 2020 (28 September – 4 October).
Traditional festive offerings with a twist expected in winter beverage trends, says Kerry
Kerry, the taste and nutrition company, has launched a new range of beverage concepts designed to boost businesses for winter 2020, following an in-depth analysis of consumer trends.